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Footloose and Fancy Free in Florida
NEWS RELEASE TOPIC: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 9, 2008 
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (June 25, 2008) – The sun is shining, the weather is warming up and it is time to start planning your summer vacation. VISIT FLORIDA®, the state’s official source for travel planning, has your ticket to fabulous Florida fun in the sun, and best of all, it’s a deal. VISIT FLORIDA’s newly re-vamped consumer web site, VISIT FLORIDA.com, features a listing of activities under $5 and also has an easy-to-use trip planning resource for those looking to indulge in a Florida vacation without breaking the bank. Spend time outdoors touring state parks, scoping out lighthouses or enjoying botanical gardens without dishing out a lot of “green.” Have a family day outdoors at Fort George Island Cultural State Park or bring the little star-gazers to the Astronaut Memorial Planetarium in Cocoa for a fun day of space exploration without out-of-this-world prices. Visitors can re-live history in cities like Pensacola, St. Augustine or Ybor City, discover museums full of artifacts and art, or dig up some history of their own at an archaeological reserve without digging for change. Florida has many entertaining options to stretch your dollar. For a complete listing of activities, visit www.VISITFLORIDA.com/articles/fun-under-five-bucks. Consumers have the opportunity to dialogue with “experts” around the state on www.VISITFLORIDA.com. Information topics include: Beach & Surf, Arts & Culture, Boating & Fishing, Shopping & Nightlife, Family, Authentic Florida, Dining, Golf, Outdoors and Adventure. Each expert can share details on how families can visit Florida for less. VISITFLORIDA.com also offers nifty deals for the thrifty traveler. By typing “deals” into the web site’s comprehensive search engine, a wealth of discounts, packages and coupons will come your way. From rate cuts on accommodations to a discounted golf package, www.VISITFLORIDA.com offers memories no one can afford to pass up.
VISIT FLORIDA is the official tourism marketing corporation for the state of Florida. VISIT FLORIDA promotes tourism to Florida through sales, advertising, promotions, public relations, new product development and visitor services programs. As a public/private partnership VISIT FLORIDA has more than 3,400 tourism industry Partners and four major strategic alliances with American Express Travel Related services, AirTran Airways, Dollar Rent A Car and The Hertz Corporation. To learn more about VISIT FLORIDA, visit www.VISITFLORIDA.org.
For more information contact:
Kelli Robinson Public Relations Coordinator Ph: (850) 205-3848 E-mail: kellir@VISITFLORIDA.org 
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